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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Bloomingdale, IL Our client is a leading retail and restaurant organization with over 1,000 employees and revenues exceeding $1 billion. This role will have 4 direct level manager reports and indirectly supervise up to 15. Work Mode: 3 days in office in Bloomingdale, IL Why This Opportunity Stands Out Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team on strategy and key decisions Influence over expansion across a 55-store footprint, including new site investments Ownership of capital strategy, debt structure, and banking relationships High visibility with international ownership and board-level presentations Opportunity to modernize FP&A, reporting, and analytics capabilities Ability to drive operational improvements impacting margins and cash flow Leadership of an established finance and accounting team with opportunity to elevate performance Exposure to complex, multi‑unit retail operations (fuel, inventory, pricing, shrink) Autonomy to implement systems, automation, and data‑driven decision tools Key Responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across all locations Oversee accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls, treasury Manage 4 direct reports (Controller, FP&A Director, Treasury, IT) Drive capital investment analysis for new stores, remodels, and strategic initiatives Manage lender relationships, debt facilities, and liquidity planning Partner with operations on pricing, cost control, and profitability Oversee external tax and audit providers Qualifications for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field 10+ years of finance and accounting leadership experience in multi‑unit environments Strong expertise in FP&A, capital allocation, and financing strategies Former experience in retail, convenience, fuel, or similarly operational environments #J-18808-Ljbffr